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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.75, 1,116.08 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.75, 1,116.08 and 459.51 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.75 : 1,116.08 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.75/1,116.08 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.75x = 1,116.08 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.75x = 512,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,849.92/808.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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