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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.15, 1,116.38 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.15, 1,116.38 and 477.46 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.15 : 1,116.38 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.15/1,116.38 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.15x = 1,116.38 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.15x = 533,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,026.79/809.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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