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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,105.42 and 464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,105.42 and 464.98 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,105.42 = 464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,105.42 = 464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,105.42 × 464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 513,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,998.19/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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