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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,104.78 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,104.78 and 469.08 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,104.78 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,104.78 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,104.78 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 518,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,230.20/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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