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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,104.49 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,104.49 and 464.39 is: 640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,104.49 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,104.49 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,104.49 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 512,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,907.43/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.77

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