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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.05, 1,108.02 and 453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.05, 1,108.02 and 453.67 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.05 : 1,108.02 = 453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.05/1,108.02 = 453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.05x = 1,108.02 × 453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.05x = 502,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,675.43/803.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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