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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,110.12 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,110.12 and 455.16 is: 628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,110.12 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,110.12 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,110.12 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 505,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,282.22/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.18

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