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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.43, 1,107.17 and 470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.43, 1,107.17 and 470.74 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.43 : 1,107.17 = 470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.43/1,107.17 = 470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.43x = 1,107.17 × 470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.43x = 521,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,189.21/802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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