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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.12, 1,108.11 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.12, 1,108.11 and 471.56 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.12 : 1,108.11 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.12/1,108.11 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.12x = 1,108.11 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.12x = 522,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,540.35/803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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