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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.65, 1,100.88 and 466.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.65, 1,100.88 and 466.27 is: 643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.65 : 1,100.88 = 466.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.65/1,100.88 = 466.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.65x = 1,100.88 × 466.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.65x = 513,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,304.57/797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.52

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