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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.19, 1,110.85 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.19, 1,110.85 and 473.49 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.19 : 1,110.85 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.19/1,110.85 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.19x = 1,110.85 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.19x = 525,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,975.18/805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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