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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,108.07 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,108.07 and 471.27 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,108.07 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,108.07 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,108.07 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 522,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,197.79/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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