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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,117.23 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,117.23 and 455.55 is: 628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,117.23 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,117.23 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,117.23 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 508,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,946.26/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.63

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