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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.67, 1,098.09 and 464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.67, 1,098.09 and 464.11 is: 640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.67 : 1,098.09 = 464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.67/1,098.09 = 464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.67x = 1,098.09 × 464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.67x = 509,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,634.55/795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.51

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