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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,115.08 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,115.08 and 453.96 is: 626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,115.08 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,115.08 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,115.08 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 506,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,201.72/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.47

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