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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,115.37 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,115.37 and 472.23 is: 651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,115.37 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,115.37 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,115.37 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 526,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,711.18/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.76

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