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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,105.49 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,105.49 and 469.58 is: 647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,105.49 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,105.49 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,105.49 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 519,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,108.12/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.81

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