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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.45, 1,115.07 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.45, 1,115.07 and 476.64 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.45 : 1,115.07 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.45/1,115.07 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.45x = 1,115.07 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.45x = 531,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,486.06/808.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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