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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.23, 1,109.86 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.23, 1,109.86 and 445.32 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.23 : 1,109.86 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.23/1,109.86 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.23x = 1,109.86 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.23x = 494,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,241.74/804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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