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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.22, 1,108.50 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.22, 1,108.50 and 453.91 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.22 : 1,108.50 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.22/1,108.50 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.22x = 1,108.50 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.22x = 503,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,159.24/803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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