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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.91, 1,117.73 and 460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.91, 1,117.73 and 460.60 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.91 : 1,117.73 = 460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.91/1,117.73 = 460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.91x = 1,117.73 × 460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.91x = 514,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,824.80/809.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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