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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,115.93 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,115.93 and 454.55 is: 627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,115.93 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,115.93 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,115.93 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 507,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,238.13/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.28

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