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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.58, 1,099.10 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.58, 1,099.10 and 447.24 is: 617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.58 : 1,099.10 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.58/1,099.10 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.58x = 1,099.10 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.58x = 491,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,563.67/796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.09

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