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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.79, 1,107.90 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.79, 1,107.90 and 466.79 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.79 : 1,107.90 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.79/1,107.90 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.79x = 1,107.90 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.79x = 517,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,162.54/802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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