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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,098.33 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,098.33 and 446.72 is: 616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,098.33 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,098.33 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,098.33 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 490,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,645.98/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.45

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