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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,104.54 and 468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,104.54 and 468.89 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,104.54 = 468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,104.54 = 468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,104.54 × 468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 517,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,904.62/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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