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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,109.67 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,109.67 and 454.80 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,109.67 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,109.67 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,109.67 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 504,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,677.92/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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