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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,115.35 and 472.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,115.35 and 472.51 is: 651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,115.35 = 472.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,115.35 = 472.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,115.35 × 472.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 527,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,010.06/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.80

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