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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.89, 1,102.45 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.89, 1,102.45 and 444.81 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.89 : 1,102.45 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.89/1,102.45 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.89x = 1,102.45 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.89x = 490,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,378.56/798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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