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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.07, 1,098.51 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.07, 1,098.51 and 446.69 is: 616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.07 : 1,098.51 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.07/1,098.51 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.07x = 1,098.51 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.07x = 490,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,687.94/796.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.39

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