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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,098.24 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,098.24 and 464.46 is: 640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,098.24 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,098.24 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,098.24 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 510,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,088.55/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.70

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