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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.94, 1,098.39 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.94, 1,098.39 and 446.63 is: 616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,098.39 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,098.39 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,098.39 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 490,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,570.11/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.34

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