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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.92, 1,114.96 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.92, 1,114.96 and 476.44 is: 657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.92 : 1,114.96 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.92/1,114.96 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.92x = 1,114.96 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.92x = 531,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,211.54/807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.51

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