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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.41, 1,099.13 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.41, 1,099.13 and 464.94 is: 641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.41 : 1,099.13 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.41/1,099.13 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.41x = 1,099.13 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.41x = 511,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,027.18/796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.66

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