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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.17, 1,098.75 and 464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.17, 1,098.75 and 464.55 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.17 : 1,098.75 = 464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.17/1,098.75 = 464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.17x = 1,098.75 × 464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.17x = 510,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,424.31/796.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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