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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,107.25 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,107.25 and 470.97 is: 649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,107.25 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,107.25 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,107.25 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 521,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,481.53/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.79

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