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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.71, 1,110.49 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.71, 1,110.49 and 455.40 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.71 : 1,110.49 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.71/1,110.49 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.71x = 1,110.49 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.71x = 505,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,717.15/804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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