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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.40, 1,107.49 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.40, 1,107.49 and 470.93 is: 649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.40 : 1,107.49 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.40/1,107.49 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.40x = 1,107.49 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.40x = 521,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,547.50/802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.99

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