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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.61, 1,115.87 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.61, 1,115.87 and 454.55 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.61 : 1,115.87 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.61/1,115.87 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.61x = 1,115.87 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.61x = 507,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,210.86/808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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