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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.36, 1,101.71 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.36, 1,101.71 and 444.30 is: 613.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.36 : 1,101.71 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.36/1,101.71 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.36x = 1,101.71 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.36x = 489,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,490.86/798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.12

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