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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.28, 1,109.82 and 472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.28, 1,109.82 and 472.54 is: 652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.28 : 1,109.82 = 472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.28/1,109.82 = 472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.28x = 1,109.82 × 472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.28x = 524,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,434.34/804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.05

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