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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.84, 1,101 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.84, 1,101 and 466.46 is: 643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.84 : 1,101 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.84/1,101 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.84x = 1,101 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.84x = 513,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,572.46/797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.70

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