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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.43, 1,102.01 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.43, 1,102.01 and 444.47 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.43 : 1,102.01 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.43/1,102.01 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.43x = 1,102.01 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.43x = 489,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,810.01/798.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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