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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.79, 1,110.57 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.79, 1,110.57 and 473.25 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.79 : 1,110.57 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.79/1,110.57 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.79x = 1,110.57 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.79x = 525,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,577.25/804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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