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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,115.34 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,115.34 and 476.82 is: 657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,115.34 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,115.34 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,115.34 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 531,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,816.42/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.93

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