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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.63, 1,117.43 and 460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.63, 1,117.43 and 460.25 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.63 : 1,117.43 = 460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.63/1,117.43 = 460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.63x = 1,117.43 × 460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.63x = 514,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,289.27/809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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