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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,101.96 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,101.96 and 462.68 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,101.96 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,101.96 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,101.96 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 509,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,854.85/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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