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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.37, 1,115.59 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.37, 1,115.59 and 459.09 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.37 : 1,115.59 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.37/1,115.59 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.37x = 1,115.59 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.37x = 512,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,153.92/808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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