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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.45, 1,111.79 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.45, 1,111.79 and 473.86 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.45 : 1,111.79 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.45/1,111.79 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.45x = 1,111.79 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.45x = 526,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,830.44/805.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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