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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,115.08 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,115.08 and 476.40 is: 657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,115.08 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,115.08 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,115.08 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 531,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,224.11/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.44

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