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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,108.62 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,108.62 and 453.87 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,108.62 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,108.62 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,108.62 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 503,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,169.36/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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