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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,114.41 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,114.41 and 476.13 is: 656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,114.41 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,114.41 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,114.41 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 530,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,604.03/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.98

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