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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,115.58 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,115.58 and 459.04 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,115.58 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,115.58 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,115.58 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 512,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,095.84/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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