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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,108.44 and 453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,108.44 and 453.82 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,108.44 = 453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,108.44 = 453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,108.44 × 453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 503,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,032.24/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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