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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.53, 1,108.96 and 467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.53, 1,108.96 and 467.57 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.53 : 1,108.96 = 467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.53/1,108.96 = 467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.53x = 1,108.96 × 467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.53x = 518,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,518.03/803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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