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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.35, 1,110.26 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.35, 1,110.26 and 472.91 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.35 : 1,110.26 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.35/1,110.26 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.35x = 1,110.26 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.35x = 525,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,053.06/804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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