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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.30, 1,115.13 and 476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.30, 1,115.13 and 476.61 is: 657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.30 : 1,115.13 = 476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.30/1,115.13 = 476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.30x = 1,115.13 × 476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.30x = 531,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,482.11/808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.53

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