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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,107.99 and 471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,107.99 and 471.48 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,107.99 = 471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,107.99 = 471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,107.99 × 471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 522,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,395.13/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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