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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,108.18 and 471.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,108.18 and 471.43 is: 650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,108.18 = 471.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,108.18 = 471.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,108.18 × 471.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 522,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,426.53/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.68

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