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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.99, 1,112.33 and 469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.99, 1,112.33 and 469.99 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.99 : 1,112.33 = 469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.99/1,112.33 = 469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.99x = 1,112.33 × 469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.99x = 522,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,787.91/805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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