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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.07, 1,109.46 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.07, 1,109.46 and 454.69 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.07 : 1,109.46 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.07/1,109.46 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.07x = 1,109.46 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.07x = 504,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,460.37/804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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