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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.22, 1,106.99 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.22, 1,106.99 and 470.58 is: 649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.22 : 1,106.99 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.22/1,106.99 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.22x = 1,106.99 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.22x = 520,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,927.52/802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.36

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