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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.84, 1,101.12 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.84, 1,101.12 and 466.28 is: 643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.84 : 1,101.12 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.84/1,101.12 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.84x = 1,101.12 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.84x = 513,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,430.23/797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.53

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