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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.27 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.27 and 464.70 is: 697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.27 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.27 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.27 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 550,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,794.97/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.19

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