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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,106.73 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,106.73 and 470.46 is: 649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,106.73 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,106.73 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,106.73 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 520,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,672.20/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.20

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