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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.22, 1,104.26 and 468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.22, 1,104.26 and 468.71 is: 646.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.22 : 1,104.26 = 468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.22/1,104.26 = 468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.22x = 1,104.26 × 468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.22x = 517,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,569.84/800.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.78

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