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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.53, 1,113.26 and 470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.53, 1,113.26 and 470.54 is: 649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.53 : 1,113.26 = 470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.53/1,113.26 = 470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.53x = 1,113.26 × 470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.53x = 523,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,833.36/806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.49

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