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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.62, 1,110.65 and 473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.62, 1,110.65 and 473.14 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.62 : 1,110.65 = 473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.62/1,110.65 = 473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.62x = 1,110.65 × 473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.62x = 525,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,491.96/804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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