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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,103.46 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,103.46 and 467.97 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,103.46 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,103.46 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,103.46 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 516,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,386.18/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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