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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.23, 1,105.64 and 469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.23, 1,105.64 and 469.61 is: 648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.23 : 1,105.64 = 469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.23/1,105.64 = 469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.23x = 1,105.64 × 469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.23x = 519,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,217.25/801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.03

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