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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,116.24 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,116.24 and 459.54 is: 634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,116.24 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,116.24 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,116.24 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 512,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,956.93/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.17

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