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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.37, 1,110.03 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.37, 1,110.03 and 472.99 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.37 : 1,110.03 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.37/1,110.03 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.37x = 1,110.03 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.37x = 525,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,030.31/804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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