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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,106.60 and 470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,106.60 and 470.43 is: 649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,106.60 = 470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,106.60 = 470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,106.60 × 470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 520,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,575.49/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.10

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