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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.30, 1,104.68 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.30, 1,104.68 and 468.83 is: 647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.30 : 1,104.68 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.30/1,104.68 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.30x = 1,104.68 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.30x = 517,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,911.06/800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.15

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