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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,105.10 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,105.10 and 469.01 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,105.10 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,105.10 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,105.10 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 518,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,296.84/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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