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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,103.91 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,103.91 and 468.46 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,103.91 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,103.91 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,103.91 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 517,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,137.68/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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