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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,104.71 and 468.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,104.71 and 468.87 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,104.71 = 468.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,104.71 = 468.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,104.71 × 468.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 517,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,963.03/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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