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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.34, 1,101.71 and 466.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.34, 1,101.71 and 466.95 is: 644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.34 : 1,101.71 = 466.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.34/1,101.71 = 466.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.34x = 1,101.71 × 466.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.34x = 514,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,443.48/798.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.39

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