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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.68, 1,117.38 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.68, 1,117.38 and 460.42 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.68 : 1,117.38 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.68/1,117.38 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.68x = 1,117.38 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.68x = 514,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,464.10/809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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