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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.70, 1,117.17 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.70, 1,117.17 and 460.38 is: 635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.70 : 1,117.17 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.70/1,117.17 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.70x = 1,117.17 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.70x = 514,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,322.72/809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.20

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