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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.70, 1,110.17 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.70, 1,110.17 and 473.01 is: 652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.70 : 1,110.17 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.70/1,110.17 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.70x = 1,110.17 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.70x = 525,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,118.53/804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.56

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