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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,098.84 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,098.84 and 446.95 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,098.84 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,098.84 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,098.84 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 491,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,126.54/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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