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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.16, 1,097.30 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.16, 1,097.30 and 463.80 is: 640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.16 : 1,097.30 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.16/1,097.30 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.16x = 1,097.30 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.16x = 508,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,927.74/795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.03

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