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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.03, 1,098.45 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.03, 1,098.45 and 464.48 is: 640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.03 : 1,098.45 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.03/1,098.45 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.03x = 1,098.45 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.03x = 510,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,208.06/796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.94

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