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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,098.66 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,098.66 and 460.11 is: 634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,098.66 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,098.66 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,098.66 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 505,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,504.45/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.94

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