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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.52, 1,101.84 and 466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.52, 1,101.84 and 466.81 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.52 : 1,101.84 = 466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.52/1,101.84 = 466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.52x = 1,101.84 × 466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.52x = 514,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,349.93/798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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