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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,106.92 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,106.92 and 470.60 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,106.92 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,106.92 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,106.92 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 520,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,916.55/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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