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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.09, 1,108.16 and 471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.09, 1,108.16 and 471.50 is: 650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.09 : 1,108.16 = 471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.09/1,108.16 = 471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.09x = 1,108.16 × 471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.09x = 522,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,497.44/803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.61

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