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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,104.98 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,104.98 and 469.11 is: 647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,104.98 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,104.98 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,104.98 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 518,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,357.17/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.48

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