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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,211.67 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,211.67 and 460.94 is: 690.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,211.67 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,211.67 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,211.67 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 558,503.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,503.93/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.92

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