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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,098.20 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,098.20 and 464.16 is: 640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,098.20 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,098.20 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,098.20 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 509,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,740.51/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.60

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