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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,104.06 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,104.06 and 468.47 is: 646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,104.06 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,104.06 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,104.06 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 517,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,213.47/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.51

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