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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.95, 1,103.97 and 468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.95, 1,103.97 and 468.57 is: 646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.95 : 1,103.97 = 468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.95/1,103.97 = 468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.95x = 1,103.97 × 468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.95x = 517,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,287.22/799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.65

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