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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.47, 1,103.36 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.47, 1,103.36 and 484.72 is: 668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.47 : 1,103.36 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.47/1,103.36 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.47x = 1,103.36 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.47x = 534,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,815.48/799.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.96

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