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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,116.42 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,116.42 and 459.74 is: 634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,116.42 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,116.42 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,116.42 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 513,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,262.93/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.44

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