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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.43, 1,106.03 and 469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.43, 1,106.03 and 469.87 is: 648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.43 : 1,106.03 = 469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.43/1,106.03 = 469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.43x = 1,106.03 × 469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.43x = 519,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,688.73/801.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.45

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