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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,111.46 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,111.46 and 474.05 is: 654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,111.46 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,111.46 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,111.46 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 526,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,879.69/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.24

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