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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,109.66 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,109.66 and 472.41 is: 651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,109.66 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,109.66 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,109.66 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 524,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,214.48/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.86

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