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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.79, 1,116.08 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.79, 1,116.08 and 459.47 is: 634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.79 : 1,116.08 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.79/1,116.08 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.79x = 1,116.08 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.79x = 512,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,807.49/808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.05

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