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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,107.78 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,107.78 and 471.30 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,107.78 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,107.78 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,107.78 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 522,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,096.71/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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