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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,115.96 and 454.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,115.96 and 454.57 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,115.96 = 454.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,115.96 = 454.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,115.96 × 454.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 507,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,276.87/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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