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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.93, 1,115.03 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.93, 1,115.03 and 476.44 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.93 : 1,115.03 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.93/1,115.03 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.93x = 1,115.03 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.93x = 531,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,243.30/807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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