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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,109.85 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,109.85 and 454.98 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,109.85 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,109.85 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,109.85 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 504,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,964.57/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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