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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.85, 1,103.38 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.85, 1,103.38 and 468.06 is: 645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.85 : 1,103.38 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.85/1,103.38 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.85x = 1,103.38 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.85x = 516,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,445.70/799.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.68

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