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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,109.67 and 454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,109.67 and 454.78 is: 627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,109.67 = 454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,109.67 = 454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,109.67 × 454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 504,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,655.40/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.61

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