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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.12, 1,108.46 and 471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.12, 1,108.46 and 471.65 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.12 : 1,108.46 = 471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.12/1,108.46 = 471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.12x = 1,108.46 × 471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.12x = 522,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,802.59/803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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