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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.42, 1,101.84 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.42, 1,101.84 and 466.98 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.42 : 1,101.84 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.42/1,101.84 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.42x = 1,101.84 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.42x = 514,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,537.24/798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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