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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,098.81 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,098.81 and 464.67 is: 641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,098.81 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,098.81 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,098.81 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 510,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,584.04/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.18

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