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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,115.48 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,115.48 and 459.12 is: 633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,115.48 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,115.48 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,115.48 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 512,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,139.18/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.43

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