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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,102.03 and 444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,102.03 and 444.59 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,102.03 = 444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,102.03 = 444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,102.03 × 444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 489,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,944.90/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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