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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.66, 1,111.55 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.66, 1,111.55 and 474.10 is: 654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.66 : 1,111.55 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.66/1,111.55 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.66x = 1,111.55 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.66x = 526,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,980.71/805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.10

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