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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,108.07 and 471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,108.07 and 471.65 is: 650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,108.07 = 471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,108.07 = 471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,108.07 × 471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 522,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,613.32/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.60

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