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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.65, 1,117.27 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.65, 1,117.27 and 455.58 is: 628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.65 : 1,117.27 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.65/1,117.27 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.65x = 1,117.27 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.65x = 509,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,005.87/809.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.67

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