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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,110.80 and 455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,110.80 and 455.61 is: 628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,110.80 = 455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,110.80 = 455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,110.80 × 455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 506,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,091.59/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.79

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