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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,116.12 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,116.12 and 454.80 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,116.12 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,116.12 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,116.12 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 507,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,611.38/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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