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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.05, 1,110.69 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.05, 1,110.69 and 473.40 is: 653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.05 : 1,110.69 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.05/1,110.69 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.05x = 1,110.69 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.05x = 525,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,800.65/805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.13

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