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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.63, 1,103.49 and 467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.63, 1,103.49 and 467.99 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.63 : 1,103.49 = 467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.63/1,103.49 = 467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.63x = 1,103.49 × 467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.63x = 516,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,416.77/799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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