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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,109.60 and 472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,109.60 and 472.40 is: 651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,109.60 = 472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,109.60 = 472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,109.60 × 472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 524,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,175.04/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.93

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