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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,108.18 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,108.18 and 453.72 is: 626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,108.18 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,108.18 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,108.18 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 502,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,803.43/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.13

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