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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.83, 1,110.65 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.83, 1,110.65 and 455.49 is: 628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.83 : 1,110.65 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.83/1,110.65 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.83x = 1,110.65 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.83x = 505,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,887.69/804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.57

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