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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,108.25 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,108.25 and 453.79 is: 626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,108.25 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,108.25 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,108.25 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 502,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,912.77/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.26

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