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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.29, 1,109.91 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.29, 1,109.91 and 454.97 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.29 : 1,109.91 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.29/1,109.91 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.29x = 1,109.91 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.29x = 504,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,975.75/804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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