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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,116 and 459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,116 and 459.42 is: 634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,116 = 459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,116 = 459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,116 × 459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 512,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,712.72/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.01

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