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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,096.32 and 479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,096.32 and 479.80 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,096.32 = 479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,096.32 = 479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,096.32 × 479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 526,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,014.34/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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