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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.54, 1,115.76 and 459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.54, 1,115.76 and 459.34 is: 633.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.54 : 1,115.76 = 459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.54/1,115.76 = 459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.54x = 1,115.76 × 459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.54x = 512,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,513.20/808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.87

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