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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.90, 1,116.29 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.90, 1,116.29 and 454.88 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.90 : 1,116.29 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.90/1,116.29 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.90x = 1,116.29 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.90x = 507,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,781.92/808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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