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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.10, 1,108.28 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.10, 1,108.28 and 453.80 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.10 : 1,108.28 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.10/1,108.28 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.10x = 1,108.28 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.10x = 502,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,937.46/803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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