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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.07, 1,116.45 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.07, 1,116.45 and 454.97 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.07 : 1,116.45 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.07/1,116.45 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.07x = 1,116.45 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.07x = 507,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,951.26/809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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