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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.71, 1,116.02 and 459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.71, 1,116.02 and 459.40 is: 633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.71 : 1,116.02 = 459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.71/1,116.02 = 459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.71x = 1,116.02 × 459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.71x = 512,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,698.44/808.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.97

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