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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.36, 1,111.38 and 473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.36, 1,111.38 and 473.98 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.36 : 1,111.38 = 473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.36/1,111.38 = 473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.36x = 1,111.38 × 473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.36x = 526,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,771.89/805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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