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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.51, 1,115.62 and 476.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.51, 1,115.62 and 476.95 is: 658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.51 : 1,115.62 = 476.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.51/1,115.62 = 476.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.51x = 1,115.62 × 476.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.51x = 532,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,094.96/808.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.12

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