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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.41, 1,099.14 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.41, 1,099.14 and 447.10 is: 617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.41 : 1,099.14 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.41/1,099.14 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.41x = 1,099.14 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.41x = 491,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,422.75/796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.05

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