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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.62, 1,105.77 and 469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.62, 1,105.77 and 469.97 is: 648.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.62 : 1,105.77 = 469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.62/1,105.77 = 469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.62x = 1,105.77 × 469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.62x = 519,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,673.20/801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.28

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