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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,116.55 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,116.55 and 455.11 is: 628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,116.55 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,116.55 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,116.55 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 508,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,154.57/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.02

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