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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.08, 1,108.26 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.08, 1,108.26 and 453.76 is: 626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.08 : 1,108.26 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.08/1,108.26 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.08x = 1,108.26 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.08x = 502,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,884.06/803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.19

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