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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,099.10 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,099.10 and 447.12 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,099.10 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,099.10 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,099.10 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 491,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,429.59/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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