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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.08, 1,109.62 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.08, 1,109.62 and 454.76 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.08 : 1,109.62 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.08/1,109.62 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.08x = 1,109.62 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.08x = 504,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,610.79/804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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