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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,106.90 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,106.90 and 470.56 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,106.90 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,106.90 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,106.90 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 520,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,862.86/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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