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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.60, 1,103.72 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.60, 1,103.72 and 468.04 is: 646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.60 : 1,103.72 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.60/1,103.72 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.60x = 1,103.72 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.60x = 516,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,585.11/799.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.05

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