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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,104.07 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,104.07 and 468.26 is: 646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,104.07 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,104.07 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,104.07 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 516,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,985.13/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.37

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