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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,105.62 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,105.62 and 469.77 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,105.62 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,105.62 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,105.62 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 519,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,387.11/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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