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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,106.19 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,106.19 and 470.12 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,106.19 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,106.19 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,106.19 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 520,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,036.51/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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