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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,107.81 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,107.81 and 471.24 is: 650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,107.81 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,107.81 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,107.81 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 522,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,044.38/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.28

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