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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.33, 1,101.76 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.33, 1,101.76 and 466.86 is: 644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.33 : 1,101.76 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.33/1,101.76 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.33x = 1,101.76 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.33x = 514,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,370.64/798.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.31

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