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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.93, 1,116.36 and 477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.93, 1,116.36 and 477.37 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.93 : 1,116.36 = 477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.93/1,116.36 = 477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.93x = 1,116.36 × 477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.93x = 532,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,916.77/808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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