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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.68, 1,114.43 and 475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.68, 1,114.43 and 475.88 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.68 : 1,114.43 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.68/1,114.43 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.68x = 1,114.43 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.68x = 530,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,327.00/807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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