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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,114.98 and 476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,114.98 and 476.38 is: 657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,114.98 = 476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,114.98 = 476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,114.98 × 476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 531,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,148.60/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.50

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