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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,115.78 and 476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,115.78 and 476.98 is: 658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,115.78 = 476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,115.78 = 476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,115.78 × 476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 532,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,204.74/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.15

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