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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.30, 1,116.50 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.30, 1,116.50 and 477.60 is: 658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.30 : 1,116.50 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.30/1,116.50 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.30x = 1,116.50 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.30x = 533,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,240.40/809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.89

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