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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,115.98 and 459.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,115.98 and 459.37 is: 633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,115.98 = 459.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,115.98 = 459.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,115.98 × 459.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 512,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,647.98/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.93

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