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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.19, 1,108.40 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.19, 1,108.40 and 453.88 is: 626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.19 : 1,108.40 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.19/1,108.40 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.19x = 1,108.40 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.19x = 503,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,075.05/803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.35

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