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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.96, 1,114.95 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.96, 1,114.95 and 476.40 is: 657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.96 : 1,114.95 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.96/1,114.95 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.96x = 1,114.95 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.96x = 531,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,162.18/807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.41

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