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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,115.61 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,115.61 and 459 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,115.61 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,115.61 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,115.61 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 512,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,064.99/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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