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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.79, 1,098.09 and 464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.79, 1,098.09 and 464.17 is: 640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.79 : 1,098.09 = 464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.79/1,098.09 = 464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.79x = 1,098.09 × 464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.79x = 509,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,700.44/795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.50

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