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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,110.08 and 472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,110.08 and 472.90 is: 652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,110.08 = 472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,110.08 = 472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,110.08 × 472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 524,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,956.83/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.56

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