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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.08, 1,110.96 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.08, 1,110.96 and 455.79 is: 628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.08 : 1,110.96 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.08/1,110.96 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.08x = 1,110.96 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.08x = 506,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,364.46/805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.96

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