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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.57, 1,110.42 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.57, 1,110.42 and 473.28 is: 653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.57 : 1,110.42 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.57/1,110.42 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.57x = 1,110.42 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.57x = 525,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,539.58/804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.19

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