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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,097.64 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,097.64 and 463.85 is: 640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,097.64 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,097.64 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,097.64 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 509,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,140.31/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.09

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