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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.88, 1,117.50 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.88, 1,117.50 and 460.50 is: 635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.88 : 1,117.50 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.88/1,117.50 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.88x = 1,117.50 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.88x = 514,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,608.75/809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.41

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