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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.70, 1,115.24 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.70, 1,115.24 and 477.14 is: 658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.70 : 1,115.24 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.70/1,115.24 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.70x = 1,115.24 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.70x = 532,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,125.61/808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.00

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