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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.94, 1,110.78 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.94, 1,110.78 and 455.63 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.94 : 1,110.78 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.94/1,110.78 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.94x = 1,110.78 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.94x = 506,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,104.69/804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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