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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.26, 1,115.28 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.26, 1,115.28 and 458.94 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.26 : 1,115.28 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.26/1,115.28 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.26x = 1,115.28 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.26x = 511,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,846.60/808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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