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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.04, 1,101.40 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.04, 1,101.40 and 466.59 is: 643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.04 : 1,101.40 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.04/1,101.40 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.04x = 1,101.40 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.04x = 513,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,905.19/798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.96

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