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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.47, 1,109.04 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.47, 1,109.04 and 467.47 is: 645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.47 : 1,109.04 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.47/1,109.04 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.47x = 1,109.04 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.47x = 518,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,442.56/803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.25

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