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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,106.06 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,106.06 and 469.94 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,106.06 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,106.06 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,106.06 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 519,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,781.84/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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