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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.98, 1,100.88 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.98, 1,100.88 and 466.24 is: 643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.98 : 1,100.88 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.98/1,100.88 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.98x = 1,100.88 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.98x = 513,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,274.29/797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.22

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