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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,094.46 and 478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,094.46 and 478.48 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,094.46 = 478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,094.46 = 478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,094.46 × 478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 523,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,671.75/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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