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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,095.84 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,095.84 and 458.10 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,095.84 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,095.84 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,095.84 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 502,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,004.30/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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