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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.51, 1,115.61 and 459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.51, 1,115.61 and 459.13 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.51 : 1,115.61 = 459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.51/1,115.61 = 459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.51x = 1,115.61 × 459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.51x = 512,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,210.02/808.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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