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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,104.57 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,104.57 and 468.88 is: 646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,104.57 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,104.57 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,104.57 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 517,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,908.02/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.98

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