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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.49, 1,110.16 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.49, 1,110.16 and 455.20 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.49 : 1,110.16 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.49/1,110.16 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.49x = 1,110.16 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.49x = 505,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,344.83/804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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