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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,084.44 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,084.44 and 454.30 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,084.44 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,084.44 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,084.44 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 492,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,661.09/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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