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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,104.61 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,104.61 and 468.80 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,104.61 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,104.61 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,104.61 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 517,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,841.17/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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