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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,115.36 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,115.36 and 458.88 is: 633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,115.36 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,115.36 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,115.36 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 511,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,816.40/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.31

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