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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.60, 1,098.20 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.60, 1,098.20 and 464.20 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.60 : 1,098.20 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.60/1,098.20 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.60x = 1,098.20 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.60x = 509,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,784.44/795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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