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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,095.46 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,095.46 and 462.30 is: 637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,095.46 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,095.46 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,095.46 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 506,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,431.16/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.77

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