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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,101.69 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,101.69 and 466.68 is: 644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,101.69 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,101.69 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,101.69 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 514,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,136.69/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.04

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