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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.75, 1,116.03 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.75, 1,116.03 and 459.44 is: 634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.75 : 1,116.03 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.75/1,116.03 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.75x = 1,116.03 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.75x = 512,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,746.57/808.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.00

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