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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,115.40 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,115.40 and 476.66 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,115.40 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,115.40 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,115.40 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 531,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,666.56/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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