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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,109.94 and 455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,109.94 and 455.05 is: 628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,109.94 = 455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,109.94 = 455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,109.94 × 455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 505,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,078.20/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.08

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