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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.07, 1,096.84 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.07, 1,096.84 and 463.30 is: 639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.07 : 1,096.84 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.07/1,096.84 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.07x = 1,096.84 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.07x = 508,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,165.97/795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.15

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