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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,099.02 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,099.02 and 447.04 is: 616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,099.02 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,099.02 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,099.02 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 491,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,305.90/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.89

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