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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,114.80 and 476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,114.80 and 476.37 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,114.80 = 476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,114.80 = 476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,114.80 × 476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 531,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,057.28/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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