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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,103.67 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,103.67 and 468.41 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,103.67 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,103.67 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,103.67 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 516,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,967.72/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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