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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.82, 1,098.28 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.82, 1,098.28 and 441.76 is: 609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.82 : 1,098.28 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.82/1,098.28 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.82x = 1,098.28 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.82x = 485,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,176.17/795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.66

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