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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.17, 1,115.28 and 458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.17, 1,115.28 and 458.85 is: 633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.17 : 1,115.28 = 458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.17/1,115.28 = 458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.17x = 1,115.28 × 458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.17x = 511,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,746.23/808.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.22

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