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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.35, 1,098.98 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.35, 1,098.98 and 442.28 is: 610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.35 : 1,098.98 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.35/1,098.98 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.35x = 1,098.98 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.35x = 486,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,049.17/796.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.35

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