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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,115.91 and 477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,115.91 and 477.13 is: 658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,115.91 = 477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,115.91 = 477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,115.91 × 477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 532,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,434.14/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.46

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