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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.83, 1,109.16 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.83, 1,109.16 and 467.81 is: 645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.83 : 1,109.16 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.83/1,109.16 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.83x = 1,109.16 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.83x = 518,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,868.25/803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.50

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