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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,104.01 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,104.01 and 468.46 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,104.01 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,104.01 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,104.01 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 517,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,184.52/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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