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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,099.31 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,099.31 and 465.02 is: 641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,099.31 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,099.31 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,099.31 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 511,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,201.14/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.71

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