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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.33, 1,098.93 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.33, 1,098.93 and 447.02 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.33 : 1,098.93 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.33/1,098.93 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.33x = 1,098.93 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.33x = 491,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,243.99/796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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