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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,098.41 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,098.41 and 446.60 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,098.41 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,098.41 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,098.41 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 490,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,542.18/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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