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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.95, 1,116.06 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.95, 1,116.06 and 459.64 is: 634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.95 : 1,116.06 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.95/1,116.06 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.95x = 1,116.06 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.95x = 512,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,985.82/808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.14

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