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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,104.96 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,104.96 and 469.05 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,104.96 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,104.96 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,104.96 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 518,281.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,281.49/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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