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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,109.93 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,109.93 and 472.73 is: 652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,109.93 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,109.93 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,109.93 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 524,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,697.21/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.36

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