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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,098.15 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,098.15 and 464.38 is: 640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,098.15 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,098.15 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,098.15 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 509,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,958.90/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.81

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