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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,110.26 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,110.26 and 472.98 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,110.26 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,110.26 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,110.26 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 525,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,130.77/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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