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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.98, 1,105.37 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.98, 1,105.37 and 469.46 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.98 : 1,105.37 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.98/1,105.37 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.98x = 1,105.37 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.98x = 518,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,927.00/800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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