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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,106.71 and 470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,106.71 and 470.38 is: 649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,106.71 = 470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,106.71 = 470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,106.71 × 470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 520,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,574.25/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.08

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