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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.40, 1,106.04 and 469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.40, 1,106.04 and 469.93 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.40 : 1,106.04 = 469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.40/1,106.04 = 469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.40x = 1,106.04 × 469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.40x = 519,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,758.61/801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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