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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,103.53 and 463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,103.53 and 463.70 is: 639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,103.53 = 463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,103.53 = 463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,103.53 × 463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 511,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,699.02/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.76

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