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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.88, 1,098.34 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.88, 1,098.34 and 446.58 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.88 : 1,098.34 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.88/1,098.34 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.88x = 1,098.34 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.88x = 490,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,496.68/795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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