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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,115.84 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,115.84 and 459.28 is: 633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,115.84 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,115.84 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,115.84 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 512,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,483.00/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.85

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