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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.58, 1,115.73 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.58, 1,115.73 and 454.52 is: 627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.58 : 1,115.73 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.58/1,115.73 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.58x = 1,115.73 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.58x = 507,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,116.02/808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.17

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