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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.93, 1,107.88 and 471.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.93, 1,107.88 and 471.46 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.93 : 1,107.88 = 471.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.93/1,107.88 = 471.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.93x = 1,107.88 × 471.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.93x = 522,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,321.10/802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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