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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,106.76 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,106.76 and 470.46 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,106.76 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,106.76 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,106.76 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 520,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,686.31/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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