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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,099.17 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,099.17 and 465.03 is: 641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,099.17 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,099.17 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,099.17 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 511,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,147.03/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.60

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