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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.62, 1,106.04 and 470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.62, 1,106.04 and 470.06 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.62 : 1,106.04 = 470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.62/1,106.04 = 470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.62x = 1,106.04 × 470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.62x = 519,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,905.16/801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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