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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,115.73 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,115.73 and 459.19 is: 633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,115.73 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,115.73 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,115.73 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 512,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,329.27/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.68

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