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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.66, 1,110.79 and 473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.66, 1,110.79 and 473.11 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.66 : 1,110.79 = 473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.66/1,110.79 = 473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.66x = 1,110.79 × 473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.66x = 525,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,525.86/804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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