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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.95, 1,116.05 and 459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.95, 1,116.05 and 459.43 is: 633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.95 : 1,116.05 = 459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.95/1,116.05 = 459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.95x = 1,116.05 × 459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.95x = 512,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,746.85/808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.85

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