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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.15, 1,103.96 and 468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.15, 1,103.96 and 468.57 is: 646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.15 : 1,103.96 = 468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.15/1,103.96 = 468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.15x = 1,103.96 × 468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.15x = 517,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,282.54/800.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.48

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