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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,115.67 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,115.67 and 477.15 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,115.67 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,115.67 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,115.67 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 532,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,341.94/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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