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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.25, 1,115.34 and 476.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.25, 1,115.34 and 476.85 is: 658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.25 : 1,115.34 = 476.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.25/1,115.34 = 476.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.25x = 1,115.34 × 476.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.25x = 531,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,852.27/808.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.03

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