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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,207.08 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,207.08 and 453.35 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,207.08 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,207.08 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,207.08 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 547,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,221.42/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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