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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.10, 1,193.03 and 444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.10, 1,193.03 and 444.77 is: 666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.10 : 1,193.03 = 444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.10/1,193.03 = 444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.10x = 1,193.03 × 444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.10x = 530,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,621.73/796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.53

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