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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.43, 1,109.99 and 472.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.43, 1,109.99 and 472.87 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.43 : 1,109.99 = 472.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.43/1,109.99 = 472.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.43x = 1,109.99 × 472.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.43x = 524,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,873.06/804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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