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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.83, 1,102.44 and 444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.83, 1,102.44 and 444.77 is: 613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.83 : 1,102.44 = 444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.83/1,102.44 = 444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.83x = 1,102.44 × 444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.83x = 490,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,330.01/798.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.81

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