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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.34, 1,107.28 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.34, 1,107.28 and 466.28 is: 643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.34 : 1,107.28 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.34/1,107.28 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.34x = 1,107.28 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.34x = 516,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,302.52/802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.50

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