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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,108.38 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,108.38 and 453.85 is: 626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,108.38 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,108.38 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,108.38 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 503,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,030.45/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.32

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