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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,115.36 and 458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,115.36 and 458.75 is: 633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,115.36 = 458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,115.36 = 458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,115.36 × 458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 511,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,663.53/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.15

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