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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.95, 1,106.51 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.95, 1,106.51 and 470.36 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.95 : 1,106.51 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.95/1,106.51 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.95x = 1,106.51 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.95x = 520,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,461.99/801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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