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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,115.56 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,115.56 and 459.06 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,115.56 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,115.56 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,115.56 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 512,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,108.97/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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