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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,097.70 and 463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,097.70 and 463.87 is: 640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,097.70 = 463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,097.70 = 463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,097.70 × 463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 509,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,190.10/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.12

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