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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,110.62 and 455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,110.62 and 455.48 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,110.62 = 455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,110.62 = 455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,110.62 × 455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 505,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,865.20/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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