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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,109.96 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,109.96 and 455 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,109.96 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,109.96 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,109.96 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 505,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,031.80/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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