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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,110.04 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,110.04 and 455.06 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,110.04 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,110.04 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,110.04 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 505,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,136.44/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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