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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,106.28 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,106.28 and 470.28 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,106.28 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,106.28 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,106.28 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 520,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,265.51/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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