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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,208 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,208 and 476.41 is: 714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,208 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,208 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,208 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 575,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,503.28/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.75

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