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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,097.08 and 463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,097.08 and 463.43 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,097.08 = 463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,097.08 = 463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,097.08 × 463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 508,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,421.37/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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