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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,099.16 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,099.16 and 447.27 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,099.16 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,099.16 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,099.16 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 491,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,619.06/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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