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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,106.52 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,106.52 and 470.19 is: 648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,106.52 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,106.52 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,106.52 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 520,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,274.64/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.88

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