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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.57, 1,115.81 and 459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.57, 1,115.81 and 459.25 is: 633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.57 : 1,115.81 = 459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.57/1,115.81 = 459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.57x = 1,115.81 × 459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.57x = 512,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,433.45/808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.75

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