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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.32, 1,109.96 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.32, 1,109.96 and 455.04 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.32 : 1,109.96 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.32/1,109.96 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.32x = 1,109.96 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.32x = 505,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,076.20/804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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