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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,108.85 and 472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,108.85 and 472 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,108.85 = 472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,108.85 = 472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,108.85 × 472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 523,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,377.20/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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