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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.99, 1,098.44 and 446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.99, 1,098.44 and 446.61 is: 616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.99 : 1,098.44 = 446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.99/1,098.44 = 446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.99x = 1,098.44 × 446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.99x = 490,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,572.06/795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.30

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