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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,101.42 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,101.42 and 466.65 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,101.42 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,101.42 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,101.42 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 513,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,977.64/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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