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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,110.47 and 473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,110.47 and 473.21 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,110.47 = 473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,110.47 = 473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,110.47 × 473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 525,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,477.59/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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