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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.30, 1,113.78 and 475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.30, 1,113.78 and 475.47 is: 655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.30 : 1,113.78 = 475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.30/1,113.78 = 475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.30x = 1,113.78 × 475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.30x = 529,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,570.76/807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.98

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