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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.94, 1,116.34 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.94, 1,116.34 and 454.88 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.94 : 1,116.34 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.94/1,116.34 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.94x = 1,116.34 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.94x = 507,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,794.47/808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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