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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.11, 1,111.14 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.11, 1,111.14 and 473.49 is: 653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.11 : 1,111.14 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.11/1,111.14 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.11x = 1,111.14 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.11x = 526,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,113.68/805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.47

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