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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,115.95 and 454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,115.95 and 454.71 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,115.95 = 454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,115.95 = 454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,115.95 × 454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 507,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,432.49/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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