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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.66, 1,115.94 and 477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.66, 1,115.94 and 477.10 is: 658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.66 : 1,115.94 = 477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.66/1,115.94 = 477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.66x = 1,115.94 × 477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.66x = 532,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,414.97/808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.39

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