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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,101.98 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,101.98 and 467.06 is: 644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,101.98 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,101.98 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,101.98 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 514,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,690.78/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.62

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