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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,104.95 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,104.95 and 464.60 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,104.95 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,104.95 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,104.95 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 513,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,354.02/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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