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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.85, 1,108.19 and 471.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.85, 1,108.19 and 471.41 is: 650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.85 : 1,108.19 = 471.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.85/1,108.19 = 471.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.85x = 1,108.19 × 471.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.85x = 522,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,409.49/802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.69

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