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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,108.36 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,108.36 and 453.86 is: 626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,108.36 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,108.36 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,108.36 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 503,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,035.30/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.31

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