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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.07, 1,108.35 and 471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.07, 1,108.35 and 471.54 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.07 : 1,108.35 = 471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.07/1,108.35 = 471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.07x = 1,108.35 × 471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.07x = 522,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,631.36/803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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