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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,115.62 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,115.62 and 454.34 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,115.62 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,115.62 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,115.62 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 506,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,870.79/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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