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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.71, 1,105.95 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.71, 1,105.95 and 469.92 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.71 : 1,105.95 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.71/1,105.95 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.71x = 1,105.95 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.71x = 519,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,702.49/801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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