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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,106.01 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,106.01 and 470.22 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,106.01 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,106.01 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,106.01 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 520,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,068.02/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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