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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.37, 1,105.91 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.37, 1,105.91 and 470.04 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.37 : 1,105.91 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.37/1,105.91 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.37x = 1,105.91 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.37x = 519,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,814.06/801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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