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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.24, 1,098.88 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.24, 1,098.88 and 464.68 is: 641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.24 : 1,098.88 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.24/1,098.88 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.24x = 1,098.88 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.24x = 510,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,627.56/796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.30

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