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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.81, 1,103.63 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.81, 1,103.63 and 468.11 is: 645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.81 : 1,103.63 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.81/1,103.63 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.81x = 1,103.63 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.81x = 516,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,620.66/799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.93

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