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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.15, 1,110.03 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.15, 1,110.03 and 472.68 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.15 : 1,110.03 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.15/1,110.03 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.15x = 1,110.03 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.15x = 524,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,688.98/804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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