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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.39, 1,115.58 and 459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.39, 1,115.58 and 459.07 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.39 : 1,115.58 = 459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.39/1,115.58 = 459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.39x = 1,115.58 × 459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.39x = 512,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,129.31/808.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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