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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,110.38 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,110.38 and 455.28 is: 628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,110.38 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,110.38 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,110.38 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 505,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,533.81/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.34

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