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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,084 and 453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,084 and 453.95 is: 626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,084 = 453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,084 = 453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,084 × 453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 492,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,081.80/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.47

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