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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.44, 1,109.92 and 472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.44, 1,109.92 and 472.75 is: 652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.44 : 1,109.92 = 472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.44/1,109.92 = 472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.44x = 1,109.92 × 472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.44x = 524,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,714.68/804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.27

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