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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.81, 1,110.74 and 455.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.81, 1,110.74 and 455.43 is: 628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.81 : 1,110.74 = 455.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.81/1,110.74 = 455.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.81x = 1,110.74 × 455.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.81x = 505,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,862.04/804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.55

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