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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,104.64 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,104.64 and 468.76 is: 646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,104.64 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,104.64 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,104.64 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 517,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,811.05/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.99

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