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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,105.29 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,105.29 and 469.58 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,105.29 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,105.29 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,105.29 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 519,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,016.55/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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