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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.69, 1,110.33 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.69, 1,110.33 and 455.31 is: 628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.69 : 1,110.33 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.69/1,110.33 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.69x = 1,110.33 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.69x = 505,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,544.35/804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.25

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