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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,107.15 and 470.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,107.15 and 470.71 is: 649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,107.15 = 470.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,107.15 = 470.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,107.15 × 470.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 521,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,146.58/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.59

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