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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,115.36 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,115.36 and 472.22 is: 651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,115.36 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,115.36 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,115.36 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 526,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,695.30/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.66

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