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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,110.60 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,110.60 and 455.42 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,110.60 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,110.60 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,110.60 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 505,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,789.45/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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