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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,115.33 and 476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,115.33 and 476.74 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,115.33 = 476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,115.33 = 476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,115.33 × 476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 531,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,722.42/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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