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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.35, 1,209.46 and 459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.35, 1,209.46 and 459.63 is: 688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.35 : 1,209.46 = 459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.35/1,209.46 = 459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.35x = 1,209.46 × 459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.35x = 555,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,904.10/807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.55

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