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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.06, 1,116.42 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.06, 1,116.42 and 459.68 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.06 : 1,116.42 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.06/1,116.42 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.06x = 1,116.42 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.06x = 513,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,195.95/809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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