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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.54, 1,110.23 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.54, 1,110.23 and 473 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.54 : 1,110.23 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.54/1,110.23 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.54x = 1,110.23 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.54x = 525,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,138.79/804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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