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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.65, 1,110.49 and 473.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.65, 1,110.49 and 473.00 is: 652.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.65 : 1,110.49 = 473.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.65/1,110.49 = 473.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.65x = 1,110.49 × 473.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.65x = 525,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,255.04/804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.78

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