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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,098.25 and 446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,098.25 and 446.53 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,098.25 = 446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,098.25 = 446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,098.25 × 446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 490,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,401.57/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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