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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,115.45 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,115.45 and 454.37 is: 626.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,115.45 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,115.45 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,115.45 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 506,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,827.02/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.87

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