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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.29, 1,101.53 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.29, 1,101.53 and 466.76 is: 644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.29 : 1,101.53 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.29/1,101.53 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.29x = 1,101.53 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.29x = 514,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,142.30/798.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.06

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