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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.73, 1,104 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.73, 1,104 and 468.11 is: 646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.73 : 1,104 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.73/1,104 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.73x = 1,104 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.73x = 516,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,793.44/799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.21

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