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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.89, 1,116.30 and 477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.89, 1,116.30 and 477.30 is: 658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.89 : 1,116.30 = 477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.89/1,116.30 = 477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.89x = 1,116.30 × 477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.89x = 532,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,809.99/808.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.69

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