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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.69, 1,110.54 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.69, 1,110.54 and 455.44 is: 628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.69 : 1,110.54 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.69/1,110.54 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.69x = 1,110.54 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.69x = 505,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,785.98/804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.55

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