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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.62, 1,104.66 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.62, 1,104.66 and 469.10 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.62 : 1,104.66 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.62/1,104.66 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.62x = 1,104.66 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.62x = 518,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,198.77/800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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