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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,104.60 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,104.60 and 468.86 is: 646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,104.60 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,104.60 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,104.60 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 517,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,902.76/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.99

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