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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.60, 1,103.70 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.60, 1,103.70 and 468.19 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.60 : 1,103.70 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.60/1,103.70 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.60x = 1,103.70 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.60x = 516,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,741.30/799.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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