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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.58, 1,097.91 and 459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.58, 1,097.91 and 459.46 is: 634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.58 : 1,097.91 = 459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.58/1,097.91 = 459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.58x = 1,097.91 × 459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.58x = 504,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,437.94/795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.05

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