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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.91, 1,110.82 and 473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.91, 1,110.82 and 473.43 is: 653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.91 : 1,110.82 = 473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.91/1,110.82 = 473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.91x = 1,110.82 × 473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.91x = 525,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,894.33/804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.36

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