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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.48, 1,184.10 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.48, 1,184.10 and 464.86 is: 696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.48 : 1,184.10 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.48/1,184.10 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.48x = 1,184.10 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.48x = 550,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,440.73/790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.34

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