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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.43, 1,104.37 and 468.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.43, 1,104.37 and 468.93 is: 646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.43 : 1,104.37 = 468.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.43/1,104.37 = 468.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.43x = 1,104.37 × 468.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.43x = 517,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,872.22/800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.99

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