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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,101.30 and 466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,101.30 and 466.73 is: 643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,101.30 = 466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,101.30 = 466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,101.30 × 466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 514,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,004.24/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.84

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