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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.65, 1,115.82 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.65, 1,115.82 and 472.50 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.65 : 1,115.82 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.65/1,115.82 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.65x = 1,115.82 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.65x = 527,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,224.95/808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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