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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,098.20 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,098.20 and 446.49 is: 616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,098.20 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,098.20 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,098.20 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 490,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,336.43/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.15

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