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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.66, 1,099.38 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.66, 1,099.38 and 447.28 is: 617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.66 : 1,099.38 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.66/1,099.38 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.66x = 1,099.38 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.66x = 491,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,730.69/796.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.24

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