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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,107.78 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,107.78 and 471.36 is: 650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,107.78 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,107.78 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,107.78 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 522,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,163.18/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.40

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