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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.25, 1,098.72 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.25, 1,098.72 and 464.60 is: 641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.25 : 1,098.72 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.25/1,098.72 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.25x = 1,098.72 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.25x = 510,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,459.82/796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.08

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