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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,097.16 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,097.16 and 463.50 is: 639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,097.16 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,097.16 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,097.16 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 508,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,533.66/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.69

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