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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.15, 1,115 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.15, 1,115 and 476.46 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.15 : 1,115 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.15/1,115 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.15x = 1,115 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.15x = 531,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,252.90/808.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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