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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.79, 1,100.96 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.79, 1,100.96 and 466.16 is: 643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.79 : 1,100.96 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.79/1,100.96 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.79x = 1,100.96 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.79x = 513,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,223.51/797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.31

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