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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,098.34 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,098.34 and 464.34 is: 640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,098.34 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,098.34 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,098.34 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 510,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,003.20/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.79

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