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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,115.04 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,115.04 and 458.74 is: 633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,115.04 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,115.04 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,115.04 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 511,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,513.45/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.06

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