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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.57, 1,109.92 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.57, 1,109.92 and 472.98 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.57 : 1,109.92 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.57/1,109.92 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.57x = 1,109.92 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.57x = 524,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,969.96/804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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