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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.14, 1,108.30 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.14, 1,108.30 and 471.55 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.14 : 1,108.30 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.14/1,108.30 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.14x = 1,108.30 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.14x = 522,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,621.05/803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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