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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,097.42 and 463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,097.42 and 463.75 is: 639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,097.42 = 463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,097.42 = 463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,097.42 × 463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 508,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,923.46/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.80

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