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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,107.96 and 471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,107.96 and 471.48 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,107.96 = 471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,107.96 = 471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,107.96 × 471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 522,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,380.98/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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