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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,101.29 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,101.29 and 466.44 is: 643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,101.29 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,101.29 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,101.29 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 513,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,683.38/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.64

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