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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,117.70 and 455.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,117.70 and 455.83 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,117.70 = 455.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,117.70 = 455.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,117.70 × 455.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 509,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,477.83/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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