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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,097.75 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,097.75 and 463.82 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,097.75 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,097.75 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,097.75 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 509,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,162.31/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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