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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.93, 1,116.38 and 454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.93, 1,116.38 and 454.89 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.93 : 1,116.38 = 454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.93/1,116.38 = 454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.93x = 1,116.38 × 454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.93x = 507,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,822.24/808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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