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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.47, 1,099.08 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.47, 1,099.08 and 447.18 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.47 : 1,099.08 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.47/1,099.08 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.47x = 1,099.08 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.47x = 491,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,486.59/796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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