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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,108.22 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,108.22 and 453.74 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,108.22 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,108.22 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,108.22 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 502,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,847.65/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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