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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.73, 1,106.22 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.73, 1,106.22 and 470.08 is: 648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.73 : 1,106.22 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.73/1,106.22 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.73x = 1,106.22 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.73x = 520,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,011.90/801.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.61

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