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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.18, 1,098.57 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.18, 1,098.57 and 464.56 is: 641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.18 : 1,098.57 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.18/1,098.57 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.18x = 1,098.57 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.18x = 510,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,351.68/796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.00

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