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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,200.65 and 471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,200.65 and 471.58 is: 706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,200.65 = 471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,200.65 = 471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,200.65 × 471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 566,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,202.53/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.46

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