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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,103.97 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,103.97 and 468.37 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,103.97 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,103.97 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,103.97 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 517,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,066.43/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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