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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.67, 1,117.45 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.67, 1,117.45 and 455.73 is: 628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.67 : 1,117.45 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.67/1,117.45 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.67x = 1,117.45 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.67x = 509,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,249.30/809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.96

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