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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.96, 1,103.75 and 468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.96, 1,103.75 and 468.33 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.96 : 1,103.75 = 468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.96/1,103.75 = 468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.96x = 1,103.75 × 468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.96x = 516,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,915.05/799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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