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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,106.84 and 470.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,106.84 and 470.35 is: 649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,106.84 = 470.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,106.84 = 470.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,106.84 × 470.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 520,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,598.84/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.09

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