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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.48, 1,098.92 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.48, 1,098.92 and 447.04 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.48 : 1,098.92 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.48/1,098.92 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.48x = 1,098.92 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.48x = 491,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,261.20/796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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