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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.34, 1,115.35 and 476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.34, 1,115.35 and 476.87 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.34 : 1,115.35 = 476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.34/1,115.35 = 476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.34x = 1,115.35 × 476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.34x = 531,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,876.95/808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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