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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,115.01 and 476.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,115.01 and 476.39 is: 657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,115.01 = 476.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,115.01 = 476.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,115.01 × 476.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 531,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,174.04/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.33

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