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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,106.98 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,106.98 and 470.36 is: 649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,106.98 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,106.98 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,106.98 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 520,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,679.11/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.14

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