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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.28, 1,107.16 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.28, 1,107.16 and 470.76 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.28 : 1,107.16 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.28/1,107.16 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.28x = 1,107.16 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.28x = 521,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,206.64/802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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