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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,098.92 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,098.92 and 464.90 is: 641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,098.92 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,098.92 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,098.92 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 510,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,887.91/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.46

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