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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,100.06 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,100.06 and 465.66 is: 642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,100.06 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,100.06 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,100.06 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 512,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,253.94/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.45

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