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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,104.64 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,104.64 and 469.01 is: 647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,104.64 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,104.64 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,104.64 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 518,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,088.80/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.18

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