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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,115.50 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,115.50 and 454.22 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,115.50 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,115.50 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,115.50 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 506,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,682.41/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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