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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,114.24 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,114.24 and 475.99 is: 656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,114.24 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,114.24 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,114.24 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 530,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,367.10/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.83

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