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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.41, 1,108.56 and 471.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.41, 1,108.56 and 471.85 is: 651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.41 : 1,108.56 = 471.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.41/1,108.56 = 471.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.41x = 1,108.56 × 471.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.41x = 523,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,074.04/803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.07

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