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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,115.17 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,115.17 and 472.03 is: 651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,115.17 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,115.17 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,115.17 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 526,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,389.73/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.25

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