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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.63, 1,110.39 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.63, 1,110.39 and 473.06 is: 652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.63 : 1,110.39 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.63/1,110.39 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.63x = 1,110.39 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.63x = 525,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,281.09/804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.82

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