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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,116.39 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,116.39 and 459.66 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,116.39 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,116.39 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,116.39 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 513,159.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,159.83/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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