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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,110.24 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,110.24 and 455.22 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,110.24 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,110.24 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,110.24 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 505,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,403.45/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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