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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,110.21 and 472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,110.21 and 472.93 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,110.21 = 472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,110.21 = 472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,110.21 × 472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 525,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,051.62/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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