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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.21, 1,114.80 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.21, 1,114.80 and 476.36 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.21 : 1,114.80 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.21/1,114.80 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.21x = 1,114.80 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.21x = 531,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,040.55/808.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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