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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.58, 1,103.56 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.58, 1,103.56 and 468.16 is: 646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.58 : 1,103.56 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.58/1,103.56 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.58x = 1,103.56 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.58x = 516,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,642.65/799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.14

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