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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,108.18 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,108.18 and 471.56 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,108.18 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,108.18 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,108.18 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 522,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,568.41/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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