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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,116.09 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,116.09 and 477.09 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,116.09 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,116.09 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,116.09 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 532,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,475.38/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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