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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,100.22 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,100.22 and 447.98 is: 618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,100.22 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,100.22 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,100.22 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 492,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,876.56/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.18

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