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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,098.24 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,098.24 and 446.52 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,098.24 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,098.24 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,098.24 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 490,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,386.12/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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