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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,110.74 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,110.74 and 455.64 is: 628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,110.74 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,110.74 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,110.74 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 506,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,097.57/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.76

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