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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,110.46 and 473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,110.46 and 473.41 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,110.46 = 473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,110.46 = 473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,110.46 × 473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 525,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,694.95/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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