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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.95, 1,098.39 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.95, 1,098.39 and 446.63 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.95 : 1,098.39 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.95/1,098.39 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.95x = 1,098.39 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.95x = 490,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,568.43/795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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