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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.86, 1,098.29 and 446.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.86, 1,098.29 and 446.57 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.86 : 1,098.29 = 446.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.86/1,098.29 = 446.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.86x = 1,098.29 × 446.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.86x = 490,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,463.37/795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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