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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,106.02 and 469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,106.02 and 469.99 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,106.02 = 469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,106.02 = 469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,106.02 × 469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 519,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,818.34/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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