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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.71, 1,114.64 and 476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.71, 1,114.64 and 476.15 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.71 : 1,114.64 = 476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.71/1,114.64 = 476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.71x = 1,114.64 × 476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.71x = 530,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,727.88/807.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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