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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,097.57 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,097.57 and 463.86 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,097.57 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,097.57 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,097.57 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 509,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,118.82/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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