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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.51, 1,098.97 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.51, 1,098.97 and 447.19 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.51 : 1,098.97 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.51/1,098.97 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.51x = 1,098.97 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.51x = 491,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,451.70/796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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