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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.15, 1,192.38 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.15, 1,192.38 and 466.44 is: 699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.15 : 1,192.38 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.15/1,192.38 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.15x = 1,192.38 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.15x = 556,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,173.73/795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.46

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