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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,098.97 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,098.97 and 460.22 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,098.97 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,098.97 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,098.97 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 505,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,760.18/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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