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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.92, 1,105.44 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.92, 1,105.44 and 469.48 is: 647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.92 : 1,105.44 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.92/1,105.44 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.92x = 1,105.44 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.92x = 518,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,981.97/800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.98

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