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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,109.81 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,109.81 and 468.11 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,109.81 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,109.81 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,109.81 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 519,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,505.27/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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