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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.27, 1,104.33 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.27, 1,104.33 and 468.64 is: 646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.27 : 1,104.33 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.27/1,104.33 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.27x = 1,104.33 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.27x = 517,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,533.21/800.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.70

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