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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,106.06 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,106.06 and 470.16 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,106.06 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,106.06 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,106.06 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 520,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,022.82/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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