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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.07, 1,104.21 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.07, 1,104.21 and 468.54 is: 646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.07 : 1,104.21 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.07/1,104.21 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.07x = 1,104.21 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.07x = 517,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,366.55/800.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.65

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