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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.27, 1,109.85 and 454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.27, 1,109.85 and 454.94 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.27 : 1,109.85 = 454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.27/1,109.85 = 454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.27x = 1,109.85 × 454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.27x = 504,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,915.16/804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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