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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,115.91 and 477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,115.91 and 477.06 is: 658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,115.91 = 477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,115.91 = 477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,115.91 × 477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 532,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,356.02/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.34

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