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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,110.88 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,110.88 and 455.66 is: 628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,110.88 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,110.88 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,110.88 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 506,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,183.58/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.80

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