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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,203.48 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,203.48 and 456.28 is: 683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,203.48 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,203.48 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,203.48 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 549,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,123.85/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.70

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