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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.16, 1,106.99 and 470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.16, 1,106.99 and 470.49 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.16 : 1,106.99 = 470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.16/1,106.99 = 470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.16x = 1,106.99 × 470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.16x = 520,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,825.37/802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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