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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.29, 1,104.28 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.29, 1,104.28 and 468.76 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.29 : 1,104.28 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.29/1,104.28 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.29x = 1,104.28 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.29x = 517,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,642.29/800.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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