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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,116.45 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,116.45 and 477.36 is: 658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,116.45 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,116.45 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,116.45 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 532,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,948.57/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.84

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