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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,105.95 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,105.95 and 469.95 is: 648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,105.95 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,105.95 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,105.95 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 519,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,741.20/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.36

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