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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.03, 1,116.42 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.03, 1,116.42 and 454.96 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.03 : 1,116.42 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.03/1,116.42 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.03x = 1,116.42 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.03x = 507,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,922.41/809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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