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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.97, 1,116.20 and 477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.97, 1,116.20 and 477.27 is: 658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.97 : 1,116.20 = 477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.97/1,116.20 = 477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.97x = 1,116.20 × 477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.97x = 532,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,726.39/808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.53

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