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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,109.88 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,109.88 and 472.68 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,109.88 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,109.88 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,109.88 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 524,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,618.08/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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