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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,115.85 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,115.85 and 454.54 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,115.85 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,115.85 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,115.85 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 507,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,198.46/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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