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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.42, 1,104.57 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.42, 1,104.57 and 468.99 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.42 : 1,104.57 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.42/1,104.57 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.42x = 1,104.57 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.42x = 518,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,032.28/800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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