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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.90, 1,103.90 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.90, 1,103.90 and 468.52 is: 646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.90 : 1,103.90 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.90/1,103.90 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.90x = 1,103.90 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.90x = 517,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,199.23/799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.58

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