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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,115.90 and 459.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,115.90 and 459.31 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,115.90 = 459.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,115.90 = 459.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,115.90 × 459.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 512,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,544.03/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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