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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.69, 1,100.94 and 466.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.69, 1,100.94 and 466.31 is: 643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.69 : 1,100.94 = 466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.69/1,100.94 = 466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.69x = 1,100.94 × 466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.69x = 513,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,379.33/797.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.58

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