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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.56, 1,102.40 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.56, 1,102.40 and 466.88 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.56 : 1,102.40 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.56/1,102.40 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.56x = 1,102.40 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.56x = 514,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,686.18/798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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