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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.57, 1,110.30 and 436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.57, 1,110.30 and 436.57 is: 602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.57 : 1,110.30 = 436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.57/1,110.30 = 436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.57x = 1,110.30 × 436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.57x = 484,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,715.94/804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.46

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