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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,115.94 and 476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,115.94 and 476.86 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,115.94 = 476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,115.94 = 476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,115.94 × 476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 532,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,147.15/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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