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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,115.55 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,115.55 and 454.35 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,115.55 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,115.55 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,115.55 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 506,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,854.33/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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