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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.48, 1,108.80 and 467.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.48, 1,108.80 and 467.43 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.48 : 1,108.80 = 467.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.48/1,108.80 = 467.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.48x = 1,108.80 × 467.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.48x = 518,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,286.38/803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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