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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.65, 1,110.33 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.65, 1,110.33 and 472.96 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.65 : 1,110.33 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.65/1,110.33 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.65x = 1,110.33 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.65x = 525,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,138.90/804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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