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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.69, 1,102.32 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.69, 1,102.32 and 467.31 is: 644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.69 : 1,102.32 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.69/1,102.32 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.69x = 1,102.32 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.69x = 515,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,125.16/798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.96

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