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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,110.02 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,110.02 and 455.09 is: 627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,110.02 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,110.02 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,110.02 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 505,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,151.18/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.97

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