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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,105.17 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,105.17 and 469.50 is: 647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,105.17 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,105.17 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,105.17 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 518,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,877.32/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.74

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