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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,108.23 and 471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,108.23 and 471.71 is: 650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,108.23 = 471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,108.23 = 471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,108.23 × 471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 522,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,763.17/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.87

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