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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,204.47 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,204.47 and 474.46 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,204.47 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,204.47 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,204.47 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 571,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,471.65/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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