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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,103.82 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,103.82 and 468.44 is: 646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,103.82 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,103.82 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,103.82 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 517,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,073.44/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.39

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