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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.07, 1,116.41 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.07, 1,116.41 and 455.01 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.07 : 1,116.41 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.07/1,116.41 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.07x = 1,116.41 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.07x = 507,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,975.44/809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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