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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,110.02 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,110.02 and 455.08 is: 627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,110.02 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,110.02 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,110.02 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 505,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,147.90/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.98

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