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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.55, 1,110.23 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.55, 1,110.23 and 455.26 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.55 : 1,110.23 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.55/1,110.23 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.55x = 1,110.23 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.55x = 505,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,443.31/804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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