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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.63, 1,099.05 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.63, 1,099.05 and 464.95 is: 641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.63 : 1,099.05 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.63/1,099.05 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.63x = 1,099.05 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.63x = 511,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,003.30/796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.46

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