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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,110.14 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,110.14 and 455.11 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,110.14 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,110.14 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,110.14 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 505,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,235.82/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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