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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.47, 1,104.66 and 468.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.47, 1,104.66 and 468.91 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.47 : 1,104.66 = 468.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.47/1,104.66 = 468.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.47x = 1,104.66 × 468.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.47x = 517,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,986.12/800.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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