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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,102.16 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,102.16 and 467.02 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,102.16 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,102.16 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,102.16 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 514,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,730.76/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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