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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.63, 1,110.39 and 436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.63, 1,110.39 and 436.63 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.63 : 1,110.39 = 436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.63/1,110.39 = 436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.63x = 1,110.39 × 436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.63x = 484,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,821.85/804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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