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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.10, 1,104.44 and 468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.10, 1,104.44 and 468.63 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.10 : 1,104.44 = 468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.10/1,104.44 = 468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.10x = 1,104.44 × 468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.10x = 517,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,571.37/800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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