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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,116.06 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,116.06 and 477.24 is: 658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,116.06 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,116.06 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,116.06 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 532,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,628.47/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.54

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