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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.69, 1,114.63 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.69, 1,114.63 and 476.10 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.69 : 1,114.63 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.69/1,114.63 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.69x = 1,114.63 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.69x = 530,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,674.15/807.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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