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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.13, 1,109.38 and 454.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.13, 1,109.38 and 454.75 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.13 : 1,109.38 = 454.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.13/1,109.38 = 454.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.13x = 1,109.38 × 454.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.13x = 504,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,490.56/804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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