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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,110.21 and 472.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,110.21 and 472.87 is: 652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,110.21 = 472.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,110.21 = 472.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,110.21 × 472.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 524,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,979.45/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.54

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