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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.75, 1,110.69 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.75, 1,110.69 and 455.37 is: 628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.75 : 1,110.69 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.75/1,110.69 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.75x = 1,110.69 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.75x = 505,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,774.91/804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.49

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