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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.31, 1,111.41 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.31, 1,111.41 and 473.82 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.31 : 1,111.41 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.31/1,111.41 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.31x = 1,111.41 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.31x = 526,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,608.29/805.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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