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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.12, 1,098.68 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.12, 1,098.68 and 446.84 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.12 : 1,098.68 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.12/1,098.68 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.12x = 1,098.68 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.12x = 490,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,934.17/796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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