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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,098.48 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796, 1,098.48 and 464.44 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 1,098.48 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/1,098.48 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 1,098.48 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 510,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,178.05/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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