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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.12, 1,109.69 and 454.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.12, 1,109.69 and 454.81 is: 627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.12 : 1,109.69 = 454.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.12/1,109.69 = 454.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.12x = 1,109.69 × 454.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.12x = 504,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,695.83/804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.64

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