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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.75, 1,115.99 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.75, 1,115.99 and 454.59 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.75 : 1,115.99 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.75/1,115.99 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.75x = 1,115.99 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.75x = 507,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,317.89/808.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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