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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.05, 1,108.15 and 466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.05, 1,108.15 and 466.90 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.05 : 1,108.15 = 466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.05/1,108.15 = 466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.05x = 1,108.15 × 466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.05x = 517,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,395.24/803.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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