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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.07, 1,110.62 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.07, 1,110.62 and 473.49 is: 653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.07 : 1,110.62 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.07/1,110.62 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.07x = 1,110.62 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.07x = 525,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,865.10/805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.20

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