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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,110.23 and 455.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,110.23 and 455.21 is: 628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,110.23 = 455.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,110.23 = 455.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,110.23 × 455.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 505,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,385.84/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.18

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