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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.62, 1,097.93 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.62, 1,097.93 and 464.02 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.62 : 1,097.93 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.62/1,097.93 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.62x = 1,097.93 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.62x = 509,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,465.38/795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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