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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.49, 1,101.99 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.49, 1,101.99 and 444.41 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.49 : 1,101.99 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.49/1,101.99 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.49x = 1,101.99 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.49x = 489,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,729.87/798.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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