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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.99, 1,110.93 and 473.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.99, 1,110.93 and 473.47 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.99 : 1,110.93 = 473.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.99/1,110.93 = 473.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.99x = 1,110.93 × 473.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.99x = 525,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,986.47/804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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