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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.31, 1,115.47 and 459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.31, 1,115.47 and 459.07 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.31 : 1,115.47 = 459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.31/1,115.47 = 459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.31x = 1,115.47 × 459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.31x = 512,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,076.60/808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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