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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,101.69 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,101.69 and 466.79 is: 644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,101.69 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,101.69 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,101.69 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 514,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,252.37/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.15

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