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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.94, 1,117.61 and 455.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.94, 1,117.61 and 455.85 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.94 : 1,117.61 = 455.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.94/1,117.61 = 455.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.94x = 1,117.61 × 455.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.94x = 509,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,460.24/809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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