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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,098.42 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,098.42 and 446.70 is: 616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,098.42 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,098.42 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,098.42 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 490,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,664.21/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.40

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