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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,097.46 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,097.46 and 463.68 is: 639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,097.46 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,097.46 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,097.46 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 508,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,870.25/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.82

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