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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.66, 1,109.96 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.66, 1,109.96 and 473.02 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.66 : 1,109.96 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.66/1,109.96 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.66x = 1,109.96 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.66x = 525,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,033.28/804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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