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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.22, 1,108.58 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.22, 1,108.58 and 467.32 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.22 : 1,108.58 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.22/1,108.58 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.22x = 1,108.58 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.22x = 518,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,056.63/803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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