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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.51, 1,105.95 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.51, 1,105.95 and 469.88 is: 648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.51 : 1,105.95 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.51/1,105.95 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.51x = 1,105.95 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.51x = 519,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,663.79/801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.36

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