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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.85, 1,108.08 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.85, 1,108.08 and 471.56 is: 650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.85 : 1,108.08 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.85/1,108.08 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.85x = 1,108.08 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.85x = 522,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,520.66/802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.84

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