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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.27, 1,105.77 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.27, 1,105.77 and 469.71 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.27 : 1,105.77 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.27/1,105.77 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.27x = 1,105.77 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.27x = 519,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,383.35/801.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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