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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,110.45 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,110.45 and 455.38 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,110.45 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,110.45 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,110.45 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 505,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,676.72/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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