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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.05, 1,098.60 and 464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.05, 1,098.60 and 464.35 is: 640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.05 : 1,098.60 = 464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.05/1,098.60 = 464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.05x = 1,098.60 × 464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.05x = 510,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,132.59/796.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.83

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