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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,101.65 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,101.65 and 444.24 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,101.65 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,101.65 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,101.65 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 489,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,394.77/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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