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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.97, 1,102.20 and 467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.97, 1,102.20 and 467.35 is: 644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.97 : 1,102.20 = 467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.97/1,102.20 = 467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.97x = 1,102.20 × 467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.97x = 515,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,113.17/798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.72

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