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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.05, 1,109.55 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.05, 1,109.55 and 454.73 is: 627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.05 : 1,109.55 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.05/1,109.55 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.05x = 1,109.55 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.05x = 504,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,545.67/804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.51

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