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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,116.05 and 454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,116.05 and 454.70 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,116.05 = 454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,116.05 = 454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,116.05 × 454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 507,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,460.08/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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