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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,103.90 and 468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,103.90 and 468.45 is: 646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,103.90 = 468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,103.90 = 468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,103.90 × 468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 517,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,119.61/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.39

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