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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,110.96 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,110.96 and 455.73 is: 628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,110.96 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,110.96 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,110.96 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 506,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,297.80/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.93

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