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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,099.94 and 465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,099.94 and 465.48 is: 642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,099.94 = 465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,099.94 = 465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,099.94 × 465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 511,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,995.75/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.40

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