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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,110.68 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,110.68 and 455.52 is: 628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,110.68 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,110.68 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,110.68 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 505,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,936.95/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.60

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