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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.16, 1,110.65 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.16, 1,110.65 and 473.52 is: 653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.16 : 1,110.65 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.16/1,110.65 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.16x = 1,110.65 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.16x = 525,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,914.99/805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.18

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