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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,114.98 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,114.98 and 453.92 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,114.98 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,114.98 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,114.98 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 506,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,111.72/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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