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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,103.22 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,103.22 and 468.08 is: 645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,103.22 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,103.22 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,103.22 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 516,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,393.84/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.80

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