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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.49, 1,109.80 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.49, 1,109.80 and 472.70 is: 652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.49 : 1,109.80 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.49/1,109.80 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.49x = 1,109.80 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.49x = 524,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,600.10/804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.09

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