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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.43, 1,108.67 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.43, 1,108.67 and 471.81 is: 651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.43 : 1,108.67 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.43/1,108.67 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.43x = 1,108.67 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.43x = 523,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,079.23/803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.06

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