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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.83, 1,115.94 and 477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.83, 1,115.94 and 477.13 is: 658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.83 : 1,115.94 = 477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.83/1,115.94 = 477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.83x = 1,115.94 × 477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.83x = 532,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,448.45/808.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.29

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