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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,106.01 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,106.01 and 469.80 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,106.01 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,106.01 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,106.01 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 519,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,603.50/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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