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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.93, 1,110.63 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.93, 1,110.63 and 473.12 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.93 : 1,110.63 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.93/1,110.63 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.93x = 1,110.63 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.93x = 525,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,461.27/804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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