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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,097.93 and 464.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,097.93 and 464.23 is: 640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,097.93 = 464.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,097.93 = 464.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,097.93 × 464.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 509,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,692.04/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.37

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