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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,106.71 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,106.71 and 470.58 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,106.71 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,106.71 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,106.71 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 520,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,792.91/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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