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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.25, 1,109.87 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.25, 1,109.87 and 455.01 is: 627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.25 : 1,109.87 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.25/1,109.87 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.25x = 1,109.87 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.25x = 505,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,001.95/804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.92

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