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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,105.65 and 469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,105.65 and 469.55 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,105.65 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,105.65 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,105.65 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 519,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,154.50/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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