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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,101.47 and 466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,101.47 and 466.45 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,101.47 = 466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,101.47 = 466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,101.47 × 466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 513,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,777.98/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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