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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.10, 1,098.38 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.10, 1,098.38 and 481.48 is: 664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.10 : 1,098.38 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.10/1,098.38 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.10x = 1,098.38 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.10x = 528,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,848.00/796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.30

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