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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,097.63 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,097.63 and 463.91 is: 640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,097.63 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,097.63 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,097.63 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 509,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,193.73/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.08

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