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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,107.88 and 471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,107.88 and 471.28 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,107.88 = 471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,107.88 = 471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,107.88 × 471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 522,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,121.69/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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