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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,115.38 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,115.38 and 459 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,115.38 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,115.38 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,115.38 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 511,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,959.42/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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