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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.66, 1,103.43 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.66, 1,103.43 and 468.07 is: 645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.66 : 1,103.43 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.66/1,103.43 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.66x = 1,103.43 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.66x = 516,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,482.48/799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.88

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