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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,108.33 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,108.33 and 471.36 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,108.33 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,108.33 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,108.33 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 522,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,425.41/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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