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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.59, 1,104.78 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.59, 1,104.78 and 469.05 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.59 : 1,104.78 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.59/1,104.78 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.59x = 1,104.78 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.59x = 518,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,197.06/800.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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