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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.94, 1,098.44 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.94, 1,098.44 and 446.65 is: 616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,098.44 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,098.44 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,098.44 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 490,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,614.92/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.40

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