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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.35, 1,116.96 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.35, 1,116.96 and 455.31 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.35 : 1,116.96 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.35/1,116.96 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.35x = 1,116.96 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.35x = 508,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,564.50/809.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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