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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,115.94 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,115.94 and 459.32 is: 633.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,115.94 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,115.94 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,115.94 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 512,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,573.56/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.87

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