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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,104.63 and 468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,104.63 and 468.81 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,104.63 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,104.63 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,104.63 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 517,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,859.25/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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