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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.79, 1,110.63 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.79, 1,110.63 and 455.50 is: 628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.79 : 1,110.63 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.79/1,110.63 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.79x = 1,110.63 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.79x = 505,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,891.97/804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.60

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