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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.57, 1,115.70 and 454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.57, 1,115.70 and 454.45 is: 627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.57 : 1,115.70 = 454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.57/1,115.70 = 454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.57x = 1,115.70 × 454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.57x = 507,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,029.87/808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.07

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