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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.99, 1,115.12 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.99, 1,115.12 and 476.41 is: 657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.99 : 1,115.12 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.99/1,115.12 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.99x = 1,115.12 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.99x = 531,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,254.32/807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.50

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