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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.29, 1,111.36 and 473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.29, 1,111.36 and 473.60 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.29 : 1,111.36 = 473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.29/1,111.36 = 473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.29x = 1,111.36 × 473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.29x = 526,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,334.54/805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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