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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,097.44 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,097.44 and 463.62 is: 639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,097.44 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,097.44 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,097.44 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 508,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,793.97/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.68

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