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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,098.44 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,098.44 and 464.32 is: 640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,098.44 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,098.44 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,098.44 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 510,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,027.66/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.80

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