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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,115.19 and 458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,115.19 and 458.78 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,115.19 = 458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,115.19 = 458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,115.19 × 458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 511,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,626.87/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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