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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,110.69 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,110.69 and 455.54 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,110.69 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,110.69 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,110.69 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 505,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,963.72/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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