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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.30, 1,109.88 and 468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.30, 1,109.88 and 468.15 is: 646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.30 : 1,109.88 = 468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.30/1,109.88 = 468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.30x = 1,109.88 × 468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.30x = 519,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,590.32/804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.02

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