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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,109.91 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,109.91 and 455.07 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,109.91 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,109.91 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,109.91 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 505,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,086.74/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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