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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,114.99 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,114.99 and 476.41 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,114.99 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,114.99 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,114.99 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 531,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,192.39/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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