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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.25, 1,110 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.25, 1,110 and 454.87 is: 627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.25 : 1,110 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.25/1,110 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.25x = 1,110 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.25x = 504,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,905.70/804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.80

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