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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,116.16 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,116.16 and 477.24 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,116.16 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,116.16 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,116.16 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 532,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,679.78/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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