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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,109.60 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,109.60 and 454.72 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,109.60 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,109.60 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,109.60 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 504,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,557.31/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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