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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.90, 1,102.41 and 467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.90, 1,102.41 and 467.30 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.90 : 1,102.41 = 467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.90/1,102.41 = 467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.90x = 1,102.41 × 467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.90x = 515,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,150.68/798.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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