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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,105.52 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,105.52 and 469.56 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,105.52 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,105.52 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,105.52 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 519,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,105.00/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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