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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,205.24 and 474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,205.24 and 474.57 is: 711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,205.24 = 474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,205.24 = 474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,205.24 × 474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 571,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,962.35/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.97

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