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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,104.21 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,104.21 and 468.66 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,104.21 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,104.21 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,104.21 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 517,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,499.06/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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