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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,115.26 and 454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,115.26 and 454.18 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,115.26 = 454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,115.26 = 454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,115.26 × 454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 506,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,528.79/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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