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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.23, 1,115.37 and 458.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.23, 1,115.37 and 458.93 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.23 : 1,115.37 = 458.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.23/1,115.37 = 458.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.23x = 1,115.37 × 458.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.23x = 511,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,871.18/808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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