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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.95, 1,116.75 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.95, 1,116.75 and 477.48 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.95 : 1,116.75 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.95/1,116.75 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.95x = 1,116.75 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.95x = 533,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,225.79/808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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