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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,106.46 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,106.46 and 487.29 is: 672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,106.46 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,106.46 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,106.46 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 539,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,166.89/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.26

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