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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,104.28 and 468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,104.28 and 468.59 is: 646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,104.28 = 468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,104.28 = 468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,104.28 × 468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 517,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,447.87/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.75

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