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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.04, 1,116.14 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.04, 1,116.14 and 459.66 is: 634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.04 : 1,116.14 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.04/1,116.14 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.04x = 1,116.14 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.04x = 513,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,044.91/809.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.14

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