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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,108.62 and 471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,108.62 and 471.80 is: 651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,108.62 = 471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,108.62 = 471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,108.62 × 471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 523,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,046.92/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.07

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