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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.47, 1,105.58 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.47, 1,105.58 and 469.83 is: 648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.47 : 1,105.58 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.47/1,105.58 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.47x = 1,105.58 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.47x = 519,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,439.97/801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.11

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