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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.64, 1,097.95 and 464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.64, 1,097.95 and 464.17 is: 640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.64 : 1,097.95 = 464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.64/1,097.95 = 464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.64x = 1,097.95 × 464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.64x = 509,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,635.45/795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.54

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