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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,116.62 and 459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,116.62 and 459.84 is: 634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,116.62 = 459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,116.62 = 459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,116.62 × 459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 513,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,466.54/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.59

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