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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.09, 1,115.24 and 476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.09, 1,115.24 and 476.62 is: 657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.09 : 1,115.24 = 476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.09/1,115.24 = 476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.09x = 1,115.24 × 476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.09x = 531,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,540.52/808.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.78

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