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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.13, 1,108.34 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.13, 1,108.34 and 453.84 is: 626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.13 : 1,108.34 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.13/1,108.34 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.13x = 1,108.34 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.13x = 503,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,009.03/803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.31

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