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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.46, 1,100.68 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.46, 1,100.68 and 466.04 is: 643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.46 : 1,100.68 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.46/1,100.68 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.46x = 1,100.68 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.46x = 512,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,960.91/797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.24

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