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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.42, 1,116.97 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.42, 1,116.97 and 455.35 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.42 : 1,116.97 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.42/1,116.97 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.42x = 1,116.97 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.42x = 508,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,613.01/809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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