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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.47, 1,194.01 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.47, 1,194.01 and 466.59 is: 699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.47 : 1,194.01 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.47/1,194.01 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.47x = 1,194.01 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.47x = 557,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,116.44/796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.49

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