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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,116.28 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,116.28 and 459.54 is: 634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,116.28 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,116.28 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,116.28 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 512,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,975.31/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.29

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