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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.22, 1,115.48 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.22, 1,115.48 and 476.73 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.22 : 1,115.48 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.22/1,115.48 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.22x = 1,115.48 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.22x = 531,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,777.11/808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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