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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.29, 1,115.39 and 454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.29, 1,115.39 and 454.19 is: 626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.29 : 1,115.39 = 454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.29/1,115.39 = 454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.29x = 1,115.39 × 454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.29x = 506,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,591.14/808.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.74

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