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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,105.62 and 469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,105.62 and 469.62 is: 648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,105.62 = 469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,105.62 = 469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,105.62 × 469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 519,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,221.26/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.09

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