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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.81, 1,117.38 and 455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.81, 1,117.38 and 455.75 is: 628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.81 : 1,117.38 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.81/1,117.38 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.81x = 1,117.38 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.81x = 509,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,243.64/809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.84

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