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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,108.49 and 471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,108.49 and 471.62 is: 650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,108.49 = 471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,108.49 = 471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,108.49 × 471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 522,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,784.46/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.88

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