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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.54, 1,099.42 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.54, 1,099.42 and 465 is: 641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.54 : 1,099.42 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.54/1,099.42 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.54x = 1,099.42 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.54x = 511,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,230.30/796.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.81

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