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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.03, 1,108.18 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.03, 1,108.18 and 466.98 is: 644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.03 : 1,108.18 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.03/1,108.18 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.03x = 1,108.18 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.03x = 517,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,497.90/803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.43

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