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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,098.44 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,098.44 and 441.90 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,098.44 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,098.44 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,098.44 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 485,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,400.64/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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