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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,115.21 and 458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,115.21 and 458.81 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,115.21 = 458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,115.21 = 458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,115.21 × 458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 511,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,673.44/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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