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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,096.94 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,096.94 and 463.41 is: 639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,096.94 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,096.94 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,096.94 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 508,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,332.97/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.41

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