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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.49, 1,102.90 and 467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.49, 1,102.90 and 467.85 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.49 : 1,102.90 = 467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.49/1,102.90 = 467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.49x = 1,102.90 × 467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.49x = 515,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,991.77/799.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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