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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.51, 1,106.09 and 469.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.51, 1,106.09 and 469.81 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.51 : 1,106.09 = 469.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.51/1,106.09 = 469.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.51x = 1,106.09 × 469.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.51x = 519,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,652.14/801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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