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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,106.58 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,106.58 and 470.18 is: 648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,106.58 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,106.58 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,106.58 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 520,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,291.78/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.90

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