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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,107.23 and 470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,107.23 and 470.87 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,107.23 = 470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,107.23 = 470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,107.23 × 470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 521,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,353.50/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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