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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,100.04 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,100.04 and 465.66 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,100.04 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,100.04 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,100.04 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 512,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,244.63/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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