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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,116.26 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,116.26 and 459.52 is: 634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,116.26 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,116.26 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,116.26 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 512,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,943.80/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.20

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