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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,101.21 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,101.21 and 466.33 is: 643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,101.21 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,101.21 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,101.21 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 513,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,522.76/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.58

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