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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,116.49 and 477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,116.49 and 477.35 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,116.49 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,116.49 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,116.49 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 532,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,956.50/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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