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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,111.35 and 473.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,111.35 and 473.93 is: 653.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,111.35 = 473.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,111.35 = 473.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,111.35 × 473.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 526,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,696.55/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.93

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