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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.16, 1,106.78 and 470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.16, 1,106.78 and 470.37 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.16 : 1,106.78 = 470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.16/1,106.78 = 470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.16x = 1,106.78 × 470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.16x = 520,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,593.76/802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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