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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,115.92 and 477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,115.92 and 477.11 is: 658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,115.92 = 477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,115.92 = 477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,115.92 × 477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 532,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,416.59/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.39

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