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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.00, 1,104.03 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.00, 1,104.03 and 468.44 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.00 : 1,104.03 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.00/1,104.03 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.00x = 1,104.03 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.00x = 517,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,166.29/800.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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