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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.91, 1,110.63 and 473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.91, 1,110.63 and 473.35 is: 653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.91 : 1,110.63 = 473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.91/1,110.63 = 473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.91x = 1,110.63 × 473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.91x = 525,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,716.71/804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.14

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