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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.81, 1,096.84 and 463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.81, 1,096.84 and 463.46 is: 639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.81 : 1,096.84 = 463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.81/1,096.84 = 463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.81x = 1,096.84 × 463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.81x = 508,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,339.15/794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.57

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