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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,114.43 and 475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,114.43 and 475.85 is: 656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,114.43 = 475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,114.43 = 475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,114.43 × 475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 530,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,299.14/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.77

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