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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.28, 1,097.19 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.28, 1,097.19 and 480.64 is: 663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.28 : 1,097.19 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.28/1,097.19 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.28x = 1,097.19 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.28x = 527,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,353.40/795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.10

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