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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,106.51 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,106.51 and 470.25 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,106.51 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,106.51 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,106.51 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 520,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,333.98/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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