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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.79, 1,103.63 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.79, 1,103.63 and 468.18 is: 646.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.79 : 1,103.63 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.79/1,103.63 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.79x = 1,103.63 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.79x = 516,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,695.15/799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.04

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