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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.27, 1,109.79 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.27, 1,109.79 and 454.96 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.27 : 1,109.79 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.27/1,109.79 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.27x = 1,109.79 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.27x = 504,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,907.28/804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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