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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.29, 1,104.50 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.29, 1,104.50 and 468.84 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.29 : 1,104.50 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.29/1,104.50 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.29x = 1,104.50 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.29x = 517,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,839.09/800.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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