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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,105.90 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,105.90 and 465.28 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,105.90 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,105.90 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,105.90 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 514,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,553.15/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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